Patients Information
Dietetics and Nutrition
Description of Service:
The dietitians provide nutrition education and information for children and adults based on current evidence-based practice.
Individual appointments:
Are available across all campuses or in the home. People see dietitians for a range of reasons including:
- General healthy eating
- Diabetes
- Healthy eating in pregnancy
- Cholesterol and heart health
- Weight management support (overweight or underweight)
- Poor appetite
- Digestive health such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or coeliac disease
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Nutrition relating to a disability or mental health condition
Appointments for children include:
- Fussy eating
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Weight management support (overweight or underweight)
- Food Allergies
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Management of premature infants
Group education programs:
Group programs are held across all campuses or in external community spaces.
- Cooking programs
- Supermarket tours
- Label reading
- Carbohydrate counting
- DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) program for people living with Type 1 Diabetes
- Healthy eating and lifestyle sessions can be tailored to your groups specific needs
NDIS services available.
Locations
- Melton Health and Community Services (Yellow Building)
- Caroline Springs community Health Centre
- Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre
- Our dietitians service the Melton Haemodialysis Unit, Bacchus Marsh and Melton Regional Hospital, and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care.
How do I get an appointment:
If you are over the age of 65 (50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
You may have a GP referral to access this service or contact 03 9747 7609 to arrange a self-referral.
If you are an NDIS Participant please contact 03 9747 7609.
For Further information, please call the Referral and Appointment Service on 03 9747 7609.
